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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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